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News
Collusion in Health Care Pricing? Regulators Are Asked to Investigate
A data analytics firm has helped big health insurers cut payments to doctors, raising concerns about possible price fixing.
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Business
That Giant College ‘Sticker’ Price Isn’t What Most Students Pay
The share of those paying the full advertised cost has declined over the last couple of decades, a new report…
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Business
Inflation Comes for the Housing Market
Prices and mortgage rates are climbing as Wall Street bets that interest rates will remain higher for longer.
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Business
E.C.B. Holds Rates Steady as Markets Look for Hints on First Cut
It was the fifth consecutive decision by the eurozone’s central bank to leave rates untouched, as inflation closes in on…
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World
Eclipse’s Path Is Also Leaving a Trail of High Hotel Prices
One Super 8 in Illinois advertised $949 a night. Its normal rate is $95.
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Real Estate
The Hottest Luxury Second-Home Markets
Sales of luxury second homes increased in many U.S. markets last year. If you want see some of the priciest,…
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News
I’m an Economist. Don’t Worry. Be Happy.
I, too, know that flash of resentment when grocery store prices feel like they don’t make sense. I hate the…
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Real Estate
How Much Higher Are Your Post-Pandemic Property Taxes?
Real estate taxes on single-family homes increased about 24 percent from 2019 to 2023.
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News
At Stock Market Bar Night, Buy Low and Drink Up
In London, “competitive socializing” transforms pubs into stock exchanges, golf courses and cricket fields for those looking for more elaborate…
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News
Please, President Biden: Don’t Blame Corporate Greed for Inflation
I hope President Biden doesn’t show up for his State of the Union address on Thursday with a Snickers bar.…